Here is one I haven't found out much about, perhaps someone here has some info to add. It measures 30 mm. We can see a number of medals regarding Admiral Dewey from the Spanish-American War but apparently Schley didn't quite rate as high. At least I haven't been able to find other medals or even this one online. I did find him on a stamp and another medal with Dewey. Mucking around on the internet I found this little bit.
"November 6-7: Rear Admiral Winfield Schley, hero of the Spanish-American War made a visit to Birmingham. His party stayed at the Morris Hotel, where a luncheon and dinner reception were held. He also attended a concert by a "Mexican Band" at the Birmingham Auditorium and heard them again at a "smoker" at the Southern Club. The next day, Admiral Schley reviewed a "grand parade" which also marked the opening of the 1899 Alabama State Fair."
I have one of these medals, and it also has a hole in it. I was wondering what was the mintage and how valuable this medal might be. Could not find anything on it online.
Thanks for the response Vitold718 - I look on and off in the last few years but found only a few articles about Schley speaking at the fair I did see a similar medal from the same fair without Schley on it My guess is it has little value but perhaps we will get lucky!
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